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Is No. 96 Too Low for Saints RB Travis Etienne Jr. on the NFL Top 100?

The peers-voted ranking lands the Saints back at 96, and that feels light for his role.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jun 241 min read
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RT @NFL: No. 96 on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2026… @Saints RB Travis Etienne Jr.! @NFLFilms https://t.co/zfTyJQx7cd

What happened: The Saints reshared the NFL's reveal of Travis Etienne Jr. at No. 96 on the Top 100 Players of 2026, the peer-voted list compiled by fellow players. New Orleans is leaning on Etienne as a featured back heading into the 2026 season.

Why it matters: For a back asked to carry the run game, 96 reads modest given his speed and three-down upside. The Top 100 is voted by players, so a low placement is a statement from peers as much as a snub, which is exactly why the number is worth arguing.

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